Djokovic Battles Heat To Go Through

Gold Usenekong

6 months ago

Novak Djokovic overcame searing heat at Flushing Meadows to beat Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics in the first round of the US Open. Both players struggled to deal with the heat and humidity as temperatures hit 32C, and Djokovic had to request a sick bucket to be put next to his chair in the second set.

Officials also allowed a 10-minute heat break for both players between the third and fourth sets, which helped as Djokovic eventually went through 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-0.